Quiche filling mixture
The basic mixture for filling quiches is made with seasoned eggs, cream and/or milk. It can be used in many kinds of savoury quiches and tarts, with different ingredients added (lardons, cheese, salmon, etc.).
122 K 3.4/5 (26 reviews)
4 min.
Easy
1.45 €
550 g
7 IngredientsLast modified on: April 17th 2022
For 550 g, you will need:
- 1
2 egg yolks - 2
2 eggs - 3
200 g liquid cream - 4
200 ml whole milk - 5
2 pinches grated nutmeg (optional) - 6
salt - 7
pepper - Total weight: 540 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 4 min.
Step by step recipe
Stage 2 - ⌛ 2 min.
Add 200 g liquid cream, 200 ml whole milk, 2 pinches grated nutmeg, salt and pepper.
Whisk together until evenly mixed.
Whisk together until evenly mixed.
Stage 3
Your quiche filling mixture is ready for use.
Remarks
You can vary the proportions of cream to milk, adding more cream and less milk for a richer filling, or even all cream.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
How much will it cost?
- For 550 g : 1.45 €
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